An independent directory of verified film degrees in the United States
Practice-based MFA degrees with a verified production identity: MFAs in filmmaking, film production, film and television production, or cinematic arts with a documented production pathway. Academic film studies MAs and screenwriting-only MFAs are not included here — screenwriting MFAs have their own list. Each card shows the exact award title.
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Listed alphabetically by school. This directory is not a ranking — editorial selections are published separately under Top Schools. What we list
Savannah College of Art and Design
The University of Texas at Austin
University of California-Los Angeles
University of California-Los Angeles
Filmmaking MFAs differ less in name than in structure: how many years, how many films you make and in which roles, whether you specialize (directing, cinematography, producing, editing, documentary), how equipment is allocated, and who pays for the thesis film. Tuition covers instruction; it does not by itself cover cameras, crew, actors, locations or a thesis budget unless the school says so.